Richard Price, Newington Green, to John Rippon, 12 April 1785. [copy]

Newington Green Apl 12. 1785.

Dear Sir,

         I am obliged to you for these papers and for the letter to Mr Rippon. There are some parts of them with which I am much pleased; but what is intimated in them concerning an attempt to oblige the Baptists to contribute towards supporting a religious Worship from which they dissent gives me much concern. Nothing can be more inconsistent with religious liberty; and it is also contrary to the declaration of rights which forms the foundation of the Massachusetts constitution. – I shall be in London on Thursday and shall call at Mr Dilley’s about 2 oClock; and shoud [sic] you happen to be there I shall be glad to meet you. With all good wishes I am

                                             Yours

                                                         Richd Price

Note on the back reads:

Copy of  a Letter | from | Dr Price | to J. R.

Rippon has added at the top right: Dr Prices Letter Apr 12. 1785

Address: none

Postmark: none

Text: John Rippon Letters, British Library, Add. Ms. 25388, fols. 323-24.